Almost 40 young people yesterday received Young Citizen Awards for their work towards creating a more just society.Families Minister Glenn Blakeney hosted a Young Citizen Awards Luncheon in honour of their work, but also to mark Universal Day of the Child which is officially observed around the world on November 20.He said: “This luncheon is a wonderful recognition ceremony for Bermuda’s young people who are exemplary in the area of humanitarianism.“The awards are given to students who demonstrate humanitarian qualities such as kindness, compassion, standing up for the rights of others and respecting diverse cultures and different views and opinions.“The students who are receiving awards today have been identified by their respective schools for clearly demonstrating such characteristics. Although these children were nominated by their schools, their families must also be applauded as these values are instilled in them and reinforced at home.”First proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1954, Universal Day of the Child was established to encourage all countries to institute a day to promote mutual exchange and understanding among children and to initiate action to benefit and promote the welfare of the world's children.